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DEC cabinet in Pittsb, PET in Timonium MD
by william degnan 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

DEC cabinet in Pittsb, https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/comp.sys.dec/95_YjW-rz0M PET in Timonium MD https://baltimore.craigslist.org/sys/5383670535.html (I'd request a photo other than what they have but otherwise looks like a good deal) -- -Bill-

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Older teste equipment available for sale
by Kelly Leavitt 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

Folks: I ran into a strange hoard of equipment that some of you may be interested in. There were lots of old scopes and other test equipment. The guy is looking for someone to come and make an offer for a bunch of items. They're in Morris Plains, NJ. Here is a link to pictures. https://www.flickr.com/gp/138339552@N08/9e9usq It includes old picture tubes, stacks of old large value capacitors, old ham equipment, oscilloscopes, and video equipment. Let me know if you're interested and I'll get you in touch with Glenn. Kelly

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Correction: Semi-OT: printer for new museum signs
by Herb Johnson 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

I concur with most of the discussion following my previous comments. Laser printers are king for low maintenance and cost-per-page; but ink is convenient in the circumstances noted. As Evan has stated, they need a tiny-office solution for quick signage and general but light printing use. Scanning is part of that solution. However, a freebie B&W letter-size laser printer will print for FREE, and would be a good thing to locate elsewhere. I'll only add, that my Epson ink carts (black and color) are a few years old but have not dried out. My print use is obviously occasional, but printing something each month is a really, REALLY good idea for any inkjet. The Epson has many print diagnostic modes and reports cartridge capacity and condition. These modern printers, laser and ink, are awfully smart. Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Correction: Semi-OT: printer for new museum signs
by Herb Johnson 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

Evan wrote: > I just learned that even very cheap inkjets, sub-$200, can print 11x17. > That might be our best compromise if a larger printer is unaffordable. There are a number of 11X17 inkjet printers. In fact I own an Epson WF-7520 from two years ago which not only prints 11X17, it SCANS 11X17. Produces PDF directly to a USB "stick". Scans both sides through the automatic feeder. WiFi network-capable. And on sale, these printers are near $200. New. For the handful of signage in discussion, these are reasonably priced, and pay for themselves in say a year. Plus one would provide local copy and scanning capability (hint hint hint). You'll have to replace ink carts at intervals of course, but "printing to flash" avoids a lot of printing. And there's laser printers too, some of which also scan, at modest prices (but large toner costs). Buying a larger printer is entirely a VCFed business decision, as it would either cost more than a few hundred dollars, or would be a result of some donation. But most signage would be 11X17 or smaller, and a dedicated printer/scanner for that class of work, at a few hundred dollars, would be a reasonable purchase if only to reduce use of a more expensive printer and its no-doubt more-expensive supplies. Translation: burn up a cuppa $200 printers instead of over-using a $1000 printer. and get a scanner while you're at it. By the way: a long time ago, didn't InfoAge have a professional class large printer on the premises, for large signage? Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Amiga 1000 case
by Anthony Becker 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

Okay, I did send this out on the other list (at least I think I did, sometimes emails from my phone would go to limbo land) But I met someone at VCFE-X who has the GB1000 replacement motherboard for the Amiga 1000. I have an empty 1000 case. I probably took down their info but have no idea where it is, and if I took it down since things were so busy there I probably just wrote the email address and not what i wrote the address for. Think this was the person who was talking to me also about getting Amiga Unix on my 3000UX So hoping they are on this list. Contact me and we can arrange getting it to you.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] January Workshop - Whats the plan
by Todd George 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

Yes! 1541's sound like a great plan. Some topics I'd like to suggest: - Proper care and feeding - Alignment - Speed Adjustment - Cleaning Additionally I will bring my "Bucket O' Parts", EPROM burner and related equipment, tools including desoldering gun (that reminds me, I need maintenance parts for that). I'll bring some cleaning supplies as well (99% isopropyl, and try to find some lint-free Q-Tips). I'll also bring a bunch of other Commodore stuff including diagnostic harnesses and whatnot. Does anyone have an alignment disk or two? Are they generally required or do people usually just use an oscilloscope with a factory produced original disk? Once we align can we then produce known-good alignment disks for others? Thanks guys. Can't wait!!! -Todd

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] January Workshop Who's Coming?
by Todd George 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

1 Jeff Brace 2. Evan 3. Dean 4. Drew 64. Todd G. 64738. Steve Toth 65535. Joseph Oprysko

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East - Kernighan video online
by Christian Liendo 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

This is great, I just posted this to techtalk here at the times. I really want you guys to post the Daniel Kottke video.

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Bulk 5 1/4 inch floppy disk purchase
by Tony Bogan 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

Anyone interested in a bulk NEW floppy disk purchase? If in my area (ny/nj) will be cheapest. I say this area because shipping will drive cost up but I'd gladly ship anywhere in the US once they arrive if wanted. Locals make out better of course. Price will work out to be between $.30 & $.40 each my cost for NEW floppies depending on quantity purchased and shipping cost to me. Your cost will be exactly the same as mine plus shipping to you. Obviously if in my neck of the woods we can meet half way. List quantities you want in this Conversation or email me directly. We get enough of an order I'll front the $$ for the purchase and collect once I can show the disks are in my possession if that makes people more comfortable. Tony Sent from my iPhone

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VCF East - Kernighan video online
by Evan Koblentz 05 Jan '16

05 Jan '16

Ta-da! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUWt_StXKsY

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